Psychology SchoolsIn Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

There is only one psychology school in Wilkes-Barre for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in psychology in the city of Wilkes-Barre, which encompasses psychology training at the psychology bachelors degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Wilkes-Barre Vs. Pennsylvania Psychology Employment

Wilkes-Barre

160

Pennsylvania

5,360

Of the 5,360 psychology professionals employed in Pennsylvania, 160 work in Wilkes-Barre. Between 2006 and 2010, in Wilkes-Barre, there has been a 11% decline in the number of psychology professionals. As the employment for psychology professionals in Wilkes-Barre has decreased, overall employment in Wilkes-Barre has increased.

Wilkes-Barre Vs. Pennsylvania Psychology employment growth

4,320

4,560

4,710

4,820

5,360

180

160

200

170

160

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Grey: Pennsylvania

Dark Yellow: Wilkes-Barre

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Wilkes-Barre

$35,830

$50,560

$58,490

$69,960

$70,140

$32,690

$34,240

$35,390

$36,210

$36,880

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Light Blue: Psychology in Wilkes-Barre

Dark Yellow: All Professions in Wilkes-Barre

As the number of psychology professionals in Wilkes-Barre has shrunk, salaries for psychology professionals have increased. In 2010 Wilkes-Barre psychology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $70,140. The average salary for psychology professionals in Wilkes-Barre was $35,830 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Wilkes-Barre.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Wilkes-Barre

10th percentile

$40,490

25th percentile

$49,540

50th percentile

$67,600

75th percentile

$94,030

90th percentile

$104,580

Psychology professionals in Wilkes-Barre make a median yearly salary of $67,600. The difference in pay between the psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 158%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $40,490 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $104,580 per year.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Wilkes-Barre

Christian Counseling

$43,640

Counseling

$48,328

Clinical Psychology

$51,665

Sociology

$64,940

Forensic Psychology

$70,140

Psychology

$70,140

School Psychology

$70,140

Sports Psychology

$70,140

Psychology professional salaries in Wilkes-Barre are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Psychology schools in Wilkes-Barre

1

Many of Wilkes-Barre's psychology professionals are graduates of the only accredited psychology school in the city.

Psychology Programs Offered In Wilkes-Barre

associate

0

bachelor

1

master

0

doctor

0

Certificate

0

Total

1

There is one degree and certificate program in psychology offered by Wilkes-Barre's psychology school.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Wilkes-Barre

associate

0

bachelor

23

master

0

doctor

0

Certificate

0

Total

23

In 2010 approximately 23 students completed psychology courses.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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